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On Writing: 5 Ways to Stay Motivated
Progress has stalled on our latest writing project. We avoid our desk, tamp down the guilt, and stay busy…
November 24, 2017-
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Genre, Romancing Your StoryWriting Romance 101––Crafting the Heroine
The heroine is the key to any romance. Yes, we women also want a great guy for her to…
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Guest post archiveWhy a Pastor Writes Speculative Fiction by MB Mooney
My pastor and mentor, Larry, grimaced at me back in my early twenties. “Why do you like those scary…
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Child's Craft, GenreChristmas Picture Books by Jean Matthew Hall
By Jean Matthew Hall Before our grandchildren came along always read the Christmas story in Luke 2 around the…
November 21, 2017 -
Talking CharacterFive Questions for Portraying Anger
Anger comes in many shades, from miffed to murderous. Each shade looks and feels different. When a person is…
November 20, 2017 -
Guest post archive
Genre Jenga by Annette Marie Griffin
At any given time, I have at least half-a-dozen stories binging around in my head. That’s just how my…
November 19, 2017 -
Editing, Grammar and GraceWhat’s a Conjunction?
This time let’s focus on conjunctions. Conjunctions are words that join other words, clauses, or phrases. Grammar consists of…
November 18, 2017 -
Writers ChatCreativity and Brain Health with Tina Yeager
Ever feel guilty indulging your creative streak when it’s not contributing to your word count? Join us as we…
November 16, 2017 -
Guest post archive
Four Ways to Recover from a Writers Conference by MR Shupp
Overwhelmed. Exhausted. Enlightened. I struggled to stay awake on the drive home from the Ohio Christian Writers Conference, my…
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TourBlog Tour-Caroline George
Caroline, please tell us about your most Recent Book The Vestige revolves around the questions: What if the end…
November 15, 2017 -
Guest post archiveA Teen’s Take on Writers Conferences by Ashley Schaller
You saw a listing for a writing conference. It looks amazing. You’re excited, then doubts creep in. Am I…
November 14, 2017 -
Genre, Magazine and FreelanceFive Ways to Turn Off An Editor
Normally in these articles about magazine writing, I focus on positive ways to make a difference. From my years…
November 13, 2017 -
Writers Chat
Ohio Christian Writers Conference Recap with Our Attendees
This week we have a recap of the inaugural Ohio Christian Writers Conference as the attendees discuss the ins…
November 9, 2017 -
Dear Young ScribesHow to Prepare For Pitch Sessions at a Writing Conference
I attended my first writing conference when I was sixteen-years-old. This is what lead to the publication of my first…
November 9, 2017 -
Support, Writer EncouragementBuilding Your Writing Muscles
I heard my seven-year-old grandson moaning on the mat below the climbing peg-board. I went to see if he…
November 8, 2017 -
Fantasy-Sci-FiThe Highs and Lows of Fantasy Sub-Genres
“Oh, you’re a fantasy writer? I love ‘The Lord of the Rings.’” “I don’t write that kind of fantasy.”…
November 7, 2017 -
Writing Captivating NonfictionVigorous Writing: Powering Your Prose with Fast-Twitch Verbs
By Doug Peterson Glass breaks. But even better, glass shatters. A knife cuts. But even better, a knife slashes.…
November 5, 2017 -
Uncategorized
Self-Care for Writers with April Carpenter
Special guest April Carpenter shares how writers can take care of themselves during the hustle and bustle of the…
November 3, 2017 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life, SupportDunking the Differences
I love Oreos. Milk’s favorite cookies are great on their own, but they’re over the top when combined with…
November 2, 2017 -
Literary Women in HistorMilady’s Pen for Posterity
The well-born lay woman . . . led a much freer and fuller life than her sister in religion.…
November 2, 2017 -
Bestsellers
BESTSELLING AUTHOR- MATTHEW HAWK ELDRIDGE
Can you share a little about your recent book – My most recent published novel is called The…
November 1, 2017 -
Copywrite/AdvertisingThe Freelance Writer’s Guide to Securing Great Clients
Career success as a freelance copywriter depends on your ability to secure the right clients. If your clients cost…
October 30, 2017 -
ScreenwritingFrom Script to Stage/Screen Part 4
From Script to Stage/Screen Part 4 We have explored four of the major responsibilities placed upon any director in…
October 29, 2017 -
Writers ChatSkillshare with Shelley Hitz
Author coach and creative Shelley Hitz shared her experience with the platform Skillshare, how it has helped her creativity…
October 26, 2017 -
Truth Be ToldYour Own Best Advice
by Tina Hunt Two of my “go to” counseling statements are: so how’s that working for you?; and if…
October 26, 2017